In this episode of The Perez Notes, I sit down with Vilda Vera Mayuga, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). We break down the agency’s wide-ranging work — from enforcing labor laws and protecting workers’ rights to ensuring fair business practices across New York City. Commissioner Mayuga sheds light on policy priorities, how the city approaches enforcement, and the complex issues facing street vendors today.

From wage theft to vendor licensing, this conversation explores how DCWP balances consumer protection, worker justice, and economic opportunity in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

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